JEWELERY CARE INSTRUCTIONS

 

Jewellery Care Instructions
  • When you are not wearing or transporting your precious items store your jewellery in it's box or pouch to avoid damage from sunlight, oxygen, moisture and excessive heat.
  • Air exposure can wreak havoc on your sterling silver. Don't leave it on a night stand or open in a jewellery box. If storing for long periods, place in an airtight bag to avoid tarnishing.
  • Our items are handmade and fragile so wear with care. Treat your purchases with care and make sure you don't knock them against any hard surfaces, drop them, crush or catch them on fabric.
  • Don't swim with or shower with your precious items this can discolor the metal parts and can damage some stones.
  • Protect your items from hairspray, lotions and perfumes they can discolour the metal parts & some stones.
  • Avoid wearing during exercise to avoid damage to your jewellery.
  • Use a silver cloth or non-abrasive silver polish.
  • Opal care - Avoid high temperatures & or low humidity extremes. Opals are a soft stone & boiling water can crack the stone due to the fact they are made up of 5-6% water. Do not wear your opal jewellery in the shower or swimming water can damage your opal. clean your opal with a damp cloth with mild detergent, never soak or immerse your opal in water. Hairsprays, perfumes, moisturisers & hand sanitisers will damage your opal.

 

Why does 925 Sterling Silver jewelry get dark?

It is a natural reaction for your jewelry to tarnish over time. The blackened color of this metal indicates, precisely, that our jewelry is made of 925 Sterling Silver.

925 Sterling Silver darkens due to daily use, as well as for other reasons. One of the most common reasons is the use of products such as perfumes, shampoos or gels. It may also react immediately with corrosive or cleaning products.

Another factor to consider is the PH of our skin. If it tends to be acidic, there is more chance that the silver will turn black. That explains why your jewelry can tarnish faster than the jewelry of other people. It depends on the acidity of your skin.

Nevertheless, we will always recommend you to wear and enjoy your jewelry. 925 Sterling Silver can be cleaned and made shiny again! And if your jewelry tarnishes, we encourage you to research some easy ways to clean it. Although we can recommend some cleaning tips , it is your responsibility to ensure your Jewels won't damage.

 To clean your  tarnished silver, use a polishing cloth or soak it in a solution of warm water and ammonia and scrub it lightly with a soft toothbrush. It is a good idea to clean your silver jewelry regularly, even if you don’t see signs of tarnishing. ***Avoid contact with stones ***

** Although we can recommend some cleaning tips , it is your responsibility to ensure your Jewels won't damage.**